Location: Gigny, Burgundy, France, Europe (Between Chatillon-sur-Seine and Chablis)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
"Havre Paisible” - your home-away-from home nestling serenely in an unspoilt village in the heart of rural Burgundy - was lovingly created specifically with the pleasure and comfort of our guests in mind.
Our spacious gite - “Havre Paisible” (French for peaceful haven) - is a traditional farmhouse which has been completely modernized and exceptionally well appointed to ensure a relaxing holiday, albeit without compromising the craft and talent of the local artisans who created the 17th-century original. A comfortable drive (around 5 hours) from Calais, Havre Paisible gives you the opportunity to visit many parts of this varied region.
Come and be charmed by all the simple pleasures of the timeless French countryside and our beautiful village. Many of our guests have commented that they felt transported to the France of bygone years, yet blessed with all modern amenities.
Relax by your private swimming pool and sip local Burgundy or Chablis wines on the terrace. Take a stroll in the fields which surround the village. Dine outside on your terrace and experience the starlit skies, savour total tranquility and listen to the sound of silence. Drive to a local cave for a degustation followed by lunch at one of the local restaurants. Catch up with your “other” world via the free Wi-Fi internet access. Or simply soak up the sun, read a book and do nothing for a change!
Our village - Gigny - is located between Chatillon-sur-Seine and Chablis in Northern Burgundy. Havre Paisible is the original farmhouse dating from the 1600s but remodeled with all modern conveniences including three bedrooms, three modern bathrooms, a washing machine and fully equipped country kitchen. The farmhouse is enclosed in a beautiful courtyard with a heated 5 x 9 meter swimming pool (open May –– September). The garden is compact but designed specifically for relaxation and tranquility. Parents, if you have active children this may not be a suitable property for your holiday.
We have called Gigny home for over 5 years and live adjacent to the property. We have designed the gite so that you are assured of the same relaxing and private holiday even if we are present during your stay. We are here to help with any information you may need and to ensure that your stay is as perfect as possible. Our eight-year old Golden Retriever – Buddie – lives here with us and is very popular with our guests.
Accommodation Detail
• From the stone walkway you enter the fully equipped kitchen consisting of fridge, cooker, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle and washing machine. Off the kitchen is a bathroom (bath with shower and bidet) and next door is a separate WC.
• Passing through the archway you enter the dining area, which seats 6 comfortably with its traditional Burgundy tile floors and beautiful original oak beams which give you a cozy and cottage-like atmosphere. French doors open onto the outside terrace overlooking the garden and swimming pool.
• Continuing through the dining area, on the ground floor, you will find a modern ensuite bedroom which sleeps 2 (double bed), complete with shower and WC.
• Back to the dining area, follow the wooden staircase up to find: Sitting room – a cheerful room with comfortable seating for 6.
- Two further bedrooms can be found upstairs – one on each side of the sitting room:
• Bedroom 2 – is the only non-ensuite bedroom but is generous in size and includes a private sitting area.
• Bedroom 3 – offers two single beds with a modern ensuite bathroom with bath and shower.
GUEST COMMENTS – 2007 & 2008 Seasons
Here is a sampling of recent comments from our guestbook:
• Good accommodation, lots to do. Weather started at 8c midday finished at 28c! Many thanks Edinburgh, Scotland
• We have all enjoyed this holiday immensely. Good food, wonderful champagne! Thank you Jacquie, Terry and Buddie for a welcoming stay. Northampton, UK
• We have enjoyed a relaxing, peaceful 2 weeks here - we especially enjoyed visiting the many excellent chateaux and restaurants nearby! Thank you for your hospitality. Hampshire, UK
• We have had a wonderful time, superb weather. We followed the new "Route de Crémant" and marveled at the Vix Veaseere. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of Gigny and the lovely walks around the village. Surrey, UK
• Many thanks to Terry Jacquie and Buddie for allowing us to "taste" a little piece of heaven at "Havre Paisible", we feel blessed to have had such kind sincere people who have made our holiday splendid! Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, UK
• An absolutely perfect place to spend a week. Terry and Jacquie are the ultimate hosts going above and beyond to make us comfortable in the gite and in their glorious country. Everyone we met was friendly and made us feel welcome. Can’t wait to visit again. Buddie was a joy! NV & OH, USA
• We have loved our 2 weeks in Gigny! Thank you for making us feel so welcome! We will keep in touch. BC, Canada
• We’ve loved your friendly gite & hospitality and exploring your neighborhood wines. Many thanks. With great appreciation to Jacquie, Terry and Buddie for their wonderful hospitality. BC, Canada.
• You had our three girls from the words “pool” and "golden retriever". Thank you for making us feel so welcome. We had a lovely time exploring the surrounding area and we truly enjoyed our conversations with all 3 of you, Terry, Jacquie and of course Buddie! See you again soon. Thanks for a wonderful visit. NJ, USA
• Enjoyed your lovely cottage. Gigny beautiful, great hospitality but the star of the show of course is Buddie. Jacquie & Terry, many, many thanks. Essex, England
All prices are per week Saturday (check-in 3:00 pm) to Saturday (check-out time 10:00 am).
Bed Linens & central heating included in the rental price
To book please contact the resident owners who speak English.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided: Bed sheets, pillows, pillow cases & kitchen towels provided. Bath & swimming towels available for rent.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): French television only
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: In courtyard. Pool heated.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Also includes electric kettle, toaster, electric coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Color TV and DVD player (Please bring your own DVD's), Swimming Pool, Terrace for outdoor dining, SIMPLE PLEASURES - take a simple walk in the fields surrounding Gigny, the walks take you through working farmland and beautiful woods. From the surrounding fields, the views of the village are stunning. Alhough Gigny is not large enough to have any shops or restaurants, we are fortunate in that the boulangerie van passes at Havre Paisible's doorstep each morning to deliver fresh baguettes, croissants, pain au chocolats and other tempting baked treats. There are wonderful restaurants and abundant shopping nearby. But don't plan too much, because part of the charm of Burgundy is getting lost in a new experience and finding that you have spent a day, but gained a memory to last a lifetime
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Buddie, a friendly and obedient Golden Retriever lives on the premises but never enters the gite.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking permitted in the garden/courtyard.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- SMALL SAMPLING OF ACTIVITIES, * Fishing, cruising or walking the beautiful Burgundy Canal, * Lovely picnics, walking or fishing at Lac Marcenay, * Several wonderful chateaux very close by. * The 9 hole golf course at Tanlay or the 18 hole course at Chaource, * Take the famous TGV train from Montbard (25 minutes to the south), to visit Euro Disney for the day, Dijon, Paris or Lyon, * Visit Chablis and explore the open air market, taste the famous wines, picnic in one of Chablis parks, * For wine lovers, visit Beaune (1-hour south), or some of the great Champagne houses, just 30 minutes north, The activities of the region are too plentiful to list, but we guarantee that you will run out of time before you run out of things to see and experience.
Rate Details (In Euros)
2009: January, February, March..........................€660 per week
2009: April ............................................€710 per week
2009: May...............................................€1,065 per week
2009: June..............................................€1,065 per week
2009: July-August.....................................€1,305 per week
2009: September.........................................€1,045 per week
2009: October...........................................€735 per week
2009: November & December...............................€685 per week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Havre Paisible located within its own private courtyard - Burgundy, France Holiday Rental
- Large, well equipped traditional French kitchen - Burgundy, France Holiday Rental
- Spacious dining room for 6 with French doors leading to the terrace. - Burgundy, France Holiday Rental
- Master bedroom with private sitting room
- Rain or shine, the sitting room with seating for 6 is always cheery.
- Twin bedroom with modern ensuite bathroom
- We look forward to welcoming you to Havre Paisible and the real France!
- Beautiful Gigny!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #35799
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